Definition

Having a soft and fluffy texture similar to cotton.

Example

The clouds in the sky looked cottony and light.

Conversation

Have you seen those cottony clouds in the sky today?

Yeah, they look so soft and fluffy, like they could float away!

I love days like this when the weather is so cottony and pleasant.

Me too! It makes everything feel so peaceful.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Cottony → It is formed from "cotton" (from Old French *cotton*, meaning a soft, fluffy fiber) and "-y" (a suffix used to form adjectives meaning characterized by). The word "cottony" describes something that is characterized by the softness and fluffiness of cotton.

Memory Tip

Think of the soft, fluffy nature of cotton — that's why something described as cottony has that same soft quality.

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